Jade Spring Vase

The Jade Spring Vase, a symbol of pure friendship, was a prime example of traditional porcelain ware in the Northern Song, and was named after Su Shi’s verse, “the jade vase knows first the coming of spring as it has a pure heart.” The stylist has taken the figure of the vase of Ge Kiln and paired it with unique patterns of cooling cracks to show the beauty in imperfections.

Melody from the Fisherman

The work is inspired by the painting The Long River of Yangtze by Xia Gui in the Southern Song, which shows a small boat sailing forward under the setting sun in the running wave of the Yangtze River, a fisherman singing of home while bustling horses and tradesmen go to-and-fro. The work expresses a high praise and endless love for the beautiful mountains and rivers, evoking an image of boating on the river and singing under the setting sun.

Pond of Lotus

The work is heavily influenced by the poem Small Pond, a seven-word poem by Yang Wanli in Southern Song. The design vividly shows the graceful charm of the verse – “The silent mouth of the spring cherishes the trickling stream, while the shadow of trees on water dedicates its softness on sunny days.”Diamond lotus leaves of are interspersed throughout the water, creating the lively and vibrant landscape of a pond in early summer and reflecting a fervent love and respect of nature influenced by the powerful wording of Song Poems.

Riding the Winds and Waves

Everyone has his or her own taste. This style has been inspired by Tiers of Wave, the 3rd Roll of The Picture of Water by Ma Yuan, one of the Four Masters in the Southern Song who painted the tides and surging waves with quivering strokes to give a strong sense of being. The stylist has carefully observed the technique of drawing water with lines, and has perfectly revived the momentum and rhythm of the original painting; the feeling of riding on the waves with the power of the wind propelling you forward.

The Billowing Lake

The work was composed with inspiration from the 9th Roll of The Billowing Lake of the Picture of Water by Ma Yuan in the Southern Song, who depicts the leaps of waves with light and smooth strokes. This piece’s style represents the waves with diamonds placed irregularly as the water’s surface is gently disturbed by the breeze under bright sunshine. While it looks tranquil, it is also constantly changing not unlike the spectacular West Lake in Hangzhou.

The Breeze of the Night

"When will the moon be clear and bright? With a cup of wine in my hand, I ask the blue sky." The inspiration behind this collection can be found in Prelude To Water Melody – When Will the Moon Be Clear and Bright, the renowned poem by Su Shi. Vines made of diamonds grow uninhibited, swaying in the breeze lit only by moonlight. The design of the jewelry is a full moon style of diamonds surrounded by delicate vines to illustrate a tranquil scene of an evening in mid-autumn. The prominence of profound philosophic wisdom and a passion for humanity contained in Song Poems is evident in the piece, softened by elements of romance in the pieces.

The Flowing Creek Mountain

This style has been designed with inspiration from Travelling in Xishan Mountain by Fan Kuan in the Northern Song, a masterpiece and rare treasure in the history of Chinese painting that depicts the magnificence of the mountains and waters in the north with cool strokes and heavy colors. This set of work vividly shows the majestic scenery of the flowing creek in the mountain, expressing a respect and reverence for Mother Nature evident through the work of the jewelry designer. It is a delight to the senses.